{"id":2619,"date":"2025-06-25T17:35:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T21:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beckinabox.com\/?page_id=2619"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:35:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T14:35:50","slug":"dash-deciduous-5k-trail-run","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beckinabox.com\/?page_id=2619","title":{"rendered":"Dash &amp; Deciduous 5k trail run"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A free FATASS timed club run.&nbsp;A &#8216;fatass&#8217; race is essentially a casual group run without the usual frills of a formal race. The D&amp;D is&nbsp;a small-scale&nbsp;event (under&nbsp;40 runners)&nbsp;held predominantly on&nbsp;trails. welcoming hikers while presenting a challenge toseasoned athletes. Registration is&nbsp;mandatory, and donations are appreciated. Awards&nbsp;will be presented. Located at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/p4rpJdq39PKrzzQM9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crystal Lake&nbsp;Park<\/a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;Bordentown, NJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"434\" data-attachment-id=\"2643\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beckinabox.com\/?attachment_id=2643#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1086&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1086\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n.jpg?resize=1024%2C434&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C434&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C127&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C326&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C652&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C869&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/428628795_933813985201141_8781711004471303686_n-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.923x3jimqwff_l\"><strong>More Information ><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptowngentlefriends.com\/home\/dash-deciduous-5k-trail-run\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.uptowngentlefriends.com\/home\/dash-deciduous-5k-trail-run<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us at Crystal Lake Park for&nbsp;the Dash and Deciduous 5k trail run!&nbsp;This is a super secret, FREE, timed &#8216;FATASS&#8217; 5k, which is essentially a fun, organized group run without all the bells and whistles of a typical race.&nbsp;Registration is required due to the field size being limited to 40 runners. Once the field limit is reached, additional runners will go on a waiting list and be added randomly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although&nbsp;though the Uptown Gentlefriends&nbsp;covers all expenses,&nbsp;this&nbsp;event relies heavily on&nbsp;runner&nbsp;donations to enhance the experience.&nbsp;Donations aren&#8217;t required but 100% of&nbsp;contributions&nbsp;go directly&nbsp;back&nbsp;to the runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.sd2h4glvnjgj_l\"><strong>Awards<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top Male and Female<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Group Awards:<\/strong>&nbsp;Available for both male and female in the following age groups;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>29 and Under<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 to 39<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Masters (40+).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;participation is high, &#8220;Easter eggs&#8221; will be hidden&nbsp;along&nbsp;the course, and&nbsp;can be returned for a small prize. If the finder also wins an award, the prize will be given to the next highest finisher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.5q66id29d72t_l\"><strong>C<\/strong><strong>ourse Description<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is a fun, timed group run and may be challenging for beginners. It features approximately 300ft of elevation gain, ankle-twisting roots, and some steep, dangerous hills. Veteran trail runners will enjoy the challenge and the opportunity to gain ground in a few runnable sections. The course will be well-marked, with no risk of getting lost, and there will be a water station at the halfway point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spectator Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is spectator-friendly. You can cheer on runners at the start, at mile 0.50 before they enter the woods, at mile 0.80 just a series of steep hills and finally at mile 2.1 for one last push before the finish line.&nbsp;Refreshments will be served post-run&nbsp;near the sign-in area, and the award ceremony will take place shortly after the conclusion of the run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The parking area is small, so we strongly encourage carpooling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a small but competitive club run, and participants are responsible for their own safety. Crystal Lake Park offers challenging trails, including some steep and potentially dangerous downhills. Even experienced trail runners should exercise caution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map-scaled.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" data-attachment-id=\"2644\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beckinabox.com\/?attachment_id=2644#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map-scaled.png?fit=2560%2C1900&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"D&amp;#038;D2map\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map-scaled.png?fit=1024%2C760&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map.png?resize=1024%2C760&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map-scaled.png?resize=1024%2C760&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map-scaled.png?resize=300%2C223&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map-scaled.png?resize=768%2C570&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map-scaled.png?resize=1536%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map-scaled.png?resize=2048%2C1520&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beckinabox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DD2map-scaled.png?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A free FATASS timed club run.&nbsp;A &#8216;fatass&#8217; race is essentially a casual group run without the usual frills of a formal race. The D&amp;D is&nbsp;a small-scale&nbsp;event (under&nbsp;40 runners)&nbsp;held predominantly on&nbsp;trails. welcoming hikers while presenting a challenge toseasoned athletes. Registration is&nbsp;mandatory, and donations are appreciated. Awards&nbsp;will be presented. Located at&nbsp;Crystal Lake&nbsp;Park&nbsp;in&nbsp;Bordentown, NJ. More Information > https:\/\/www.uptowngentlefriends.com\/home\/dash-deciduous-5k-trail-run &#8230; <a title=\"Dash &amp; Deciduous 5k trail run\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/beckinabox.com\/?page_id=2619\" aria-label=\"Read more about Dash &amp; Deciduous 5k trail run\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2538,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-2619","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"wp-image-borders"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P6XpZy-Gf","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2538,"url":"https:\/\/beckinabox.com\/?page_id=2538","url_meta":{"origin":2619,"position":0},"title":"Uptown Gentlefriends","author":"John Beck","date":"June 24, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Back in the winter of 2012, a few of us were sitting at a booth inside the Brickwall Tavern in Asbury Park \u2014 good food, heavy drinks, and a Jersey Shore Roller Girls match in the background \u2014 when an idea started to form. 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